tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post5651861107115580083..comments2024-03-08T02:59:45.618-08:00Comments on MerchantCircle | Blog: Can Group Deals Work for Sole Proprietor Businesses?MerchantCircle Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03512434120196682336noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-85575996087185282122011-11-17T15:40:24.791-08:002011-11-17T15:40:24.791-08:00Yes, group deals can bring excellent results for s...Yes, group deals can bring excellent results for sole proprietor businesses. <br><br>Just like any marketing or promotional tool, success lies in getting the math right. If done right, and if enough homework is done beforehand, group deals work, no matter your business size. <br><br>Group deals bring the sole proprietor the following benefits: (1.) Exposure in the market place. (2.) Potential for repeat business. (3.) Potential for up sells.<br><br>Yes, the profits may not be very attractive in the first instance, but the benefits which group deals can potentially bring to a sole proprietor business are huge – in the medium to long term.Content Writerhttp://www.wordsofvalue.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-90368066203168443122011-10-09T10:18:40.768-07:002011-10-09T10:18:40.768-07:00Agreed with Jerry 100%!We find that many of our cl...Agreed with Jerry 100%!<br><br>We find that many of our clients have not fully understood what a couponing system can do for them - if it's done correctly! Many were overrun with too many coupons and felt the experience was negative.<br><br>Understanding your own business, having the right offer, the adequate staff and CRM to use, etc.. are all critical things to think about.<br><br>Picking the right site is also key as you may not want a one time deal but perhaps a slower, steady, growing site to allow you to adjust and grow that some do not provide.<br><br>We wish all our networking partners much success in their search and if we can be of assistance - please let us know...Linda Kinghttp://www.local-exposure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-47220356512681476022011-07-24T21:45:14.857-07:002011-07-24T21:45:14.857-07:00Excellent article about how Groupon and daily deal...Excellent article about how Groupon and daily deal sites can help a small business. Too many small business owners just think they can just sign up for the deal of the day site and that is it. With proper planning and execution, many small businesses can have successful promotions with little cash up front.<br><br>There are many things to consider with a Groupon or deal of the day campaign such as:<br>1. What product or service and what price<br>2. What days to run the promotion and what limits on the vouchers<br>3. How are you going to get the contact info of the new customers and how will that be handled<br>4. How are you going to handle loyal regular customers<br>5. How are the employees going to be trained to handle the promotion<br><br>That is just a few things a small business owner must consider.Jerryhttp://www.marketing4smallbusinessowners.infonoreply@blogger.com